- Take 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut in a small grinder. Add 5 to 6 green chilies (roughly chopped) and 1 or 2 seeds from a green cardamom pod. For a pronounced cardamom flavor, you can add all the seeds from 1 small green cardamom. Season with salt as per taste. Add 3 to 4 tbsp water and grind to a smooth consistency. Remove coconut chutney in a serving bowl and serve the chutney with dosa,idly..